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How to get fromBarcelona to Carlowby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona to Carlow by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BCN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 42m
    €57–170

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Carlowcar car
    36h 41m
    €154–709

  3. Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GRO - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    8h 23m
    €82–200

  4. Train to Reus Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Reustrain train
    2. Fly from Reus Airport (REU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane REU - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    9h 58m
    €74–278

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,605.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Carlow. However, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Barcelona to Carlow via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 36h 41m.

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